Vibrant paintings stretch across 600 feet of derelict railway.

This East End pub gained notoriety as the site where gangster Ronnie Kray publicly shot a rival.

This unassuming building produced some of the world's most famous bells.

Inside this art museum resides one of Glasgow's most famous musical instruments.

Tourists who rely on a transit map to find the iconic Beatles location often end up in a far-off neighborhood.

One of the few places where inexperienced snorkelers can spot a shark.

Pettah's beautiful floating market was once a stinky canal in a sketchy industrial area.

This mesmerizing architectural wonder will take your breath away with its unusual color patterns.

This ancient cave temple complex is the largest and best-preserved temple complex in Sri Lanka.

Known as the most scenic route in Sri Lanka, this train line is steeped in history and offers an unparalleled view of the country.

This antique prison is a tourist attraction with a sordid past.

This blue plaque memorializes the first person to be murdered on a railway train.

Pop culture has helped to keep this iconic British building from being destroyed.

The first regular high-definition TV transmissions were made from this seemingly out-of-place mast located on one corner of a Victorian-era entertainment venue.

Following the trail of an old metro line, this scenic path is haunted by a creepy spriggan statue.

The largest Victorian water tower in Britain.

Dating back to the early 12th century, this is the first Augustinian priory established in England.

These remnants of Old London Bridge possess unique acoustics that allow for whispered conversations to carry from one side to the other.

Several colorful mosaic panels depict the life and creative genius of the Master of Suspense.

Come for the springs; stay for the mud bath.

The most famous location in China was home to whole dynasties worth of imperial rulers.

This vertical pinnacle in China was the inspiration for the floating mountains in the movie “Avatar.”

The world’s tallest outdoor lift stretches along the stone pillars that inspired the floating mountains in the movie “Avatar.”

For those with no fear of heights: a skywalk 4,700 feet up on a Chinese mountain.